Aortic Program
The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. It carries oxygen-rich blood from your heart to other areas. Diseases and conditions that affect the aorta are called aortic diseases. Because the aorta is so important, these conditions can be serious. Our Aortic Program is a regional resource to help manage aortic conditions such as aortic dissections and aortic aneurysms. For appointments, call 503-494-7593.

Meet our aortic team

Dr. Abraham is the director of the Aortic Program at OHSU. His experience spans minimally invasive endovascular and open surgery for aortic aneurysm and dissection, complex endovascular aortic aneurysm repair and general vascular surgery. He is one of the most experienced surgeons in the world at endovascular aneurysm repair. He has performed hundreds of complex endovascular aneurysm repairs throughout Canada and has advised and assisted surgeons in the United States, Brazil, Colombia, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Problems we treat
At the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute, our experts understand and care for all types of aortic diseases. These include:
- Aortic aneurysms, dissections and infections
- Inherited aortic diseases—Such as Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome
- Aortic valve diseases
Learn how doctors at OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute treat aortic diseases
Locations
Physicians Pavilion
OHSU Beaverton Cardiovascular Clinic
15700 S.W. Greystone Court
Beaverton, OR 97006
Ask the heart and vascular experts
What is an aortic aneurysm, and will I need surgery for it?
For healthcare professionals
OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute partners with providers around the region to care for patients with heart and vascular conditions. We provide continuing education, clinical trials and resources for the practitioners we work with.
Learn more about our provider services
Help for patients with aortic disease
OHSU launches new aortic program
Upcoming Technology for Aortic Arch Aneurysms
- Refer your patient to OHSU.
- Call 503-494-4567 to seek provider-to-provider advice.